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StorCenter ix2 Network Storage
Your Iomega StorCenter ix2 Network Storage provides flexible, high performance data storage that can be used on a single computer or a network. Your StorCenter Network Drive supports two connection options: Networkconnect the drive to a network to allow multiple users to access the Network StorCenter as a local disk drive. computerconnect the drive directly to a single computer via Ethernet on a single computer the Ethernet port.
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Safety Information
Observe the following guidelines when performing any work on your StorCenter device: 1. Follow all instructions marked on the StorCenter device and in the documentation. 2. Use only the power supply cable provided with the StorCenter device. Always use the appropriate power supply cable for your country. 3. Unplug the StorCenter device before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 4. Do not use the StorCenter device near water. Do not spill liquid on or into the StorCenter device. 5. Do not place the StorCenter device on an unstable surface. 6. Openings in the StorCenter device cabinet are provided for ventilation and should not be blocked or covered. 7. Make sure the StorCenter device has ample ventilation (at least 6" or 127 mm) in front and behind the StorCenter device. Do not place the StorCenter device near or on a radiator or heat register. 8. Do not walk on the power cord or allow anything to rest on it. 9. There is a danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the equipment manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to local, state, regional, and federal regulations. Under any of the following conditions, unplug the StorCenter device from the wall outlet and contact technical support: The power cord or plug is damaged. Liquid has been spilled into the StorCenter device. The StorCenter device does not function properly when the operating instructions are followed. The StorCenter device was dropped or the cabinet is damaged.
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About the Iomega StorCenter ix2 Network Storage
Key Features Status Indicators Default Settings Open Source Software
Key Features
Network sharing Ethernet connectivity (10/100/1000Base-TX) Built-in USB printer sharing No server or host required Active Directory Services (ADS) Support Array support: JBOD, RAID 1 Supports mixed networks (Windows, Mac OS, and Linux/UNIX systems) Supports SMB/CIFS (Windows), AFP (Macintosh), NFS (UNIX/Linux), and FTP protocols. Supports 2 USB printers. Supports 2 USB storage devices. Single cable install, no drivers required Large capacity
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Key Benefits
Shareeasily store and share files from any computer on the network Plug and Share Low Costnetwork storage without the expense of a server Cost configurationwith Iomega StorCenter Manager software Automatic configuration
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Status Indicators
The indicator lights on the StorCenter device allow the drive to visually demonstrate its status.
Color Red Red Blue Blue Blue Red / Blue
Activity Solid Flashing Solid Steady Pulse Flashing Alternating
Meaning Drive not ready/Drive Failure Drive not ready, busy (formatting drive, resetting to default settings, repairing drive, or powering down) Drive powered up and ready Device starting up Drive in use, transferring data (reading / writing) The drive ID feature has been activated on the drive
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Default Settings
IP address: If no DHCP server is found on your network the StorCenter will get a self-assigned IP address in the 169.254.x.x range. Storage. Device Name: The default name for your StorCenter is Storage SMB Share Name: public
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Open Source Software

The software included in this product contains copyrighted software that is licensed under open source agreements. Components of this software covered under GPL or other open source licenses are fully documented as to license and redistribution requirements in the ReadMe file provided with the software. A copy of this ReadMe may, at Iomegas discretion and subject to change at any time, will be available on Iomegas Support and Download site at www.iomega.com. You may download the corresponding source code (when source code distribution is required) from the Iomega web site at www.iomega.com/support. To locate the download page for open source code, select your Iomega product and your operating system. Scroll down the page to the search field and enter open source. In addition, you can also obtain a copy of the applicable open source code on CD by sending a money order or check for $10 to: Iomega Corporation, ATTN: Source Code 4059 South 1900 West Roy, UT 84067 USA Please include the model name for your Iomega product with the request.
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Connecting the StorCenter device
Check Package Contents Initial Setup Initial Configuration Uninstalling the Storage Manager
Check Package Contents

Verify that the box contains the following items:
Iomega StorCenter ix2 Network Storage (Models may vary)
Inline Power Supply
Ethernet Cable
NOTE: Package contents may vary. The illustrations may not match your package contents.
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Initial Setup
NOTE: If you have purchased more than one StorCenter, complete all steps on one before setting up additional devices. 1. Use the included network cable to connect the StorCenter device to a network hub or switch. or Use the included network cable to connect the StorCenter device directly to a computer.
2. Connect the included power cord to the back of the StorCenter device and an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS). NOTE: Never plug your StorCenter device directly into a wall socket or power strip. Unexpected loss of power may corrupt data or damage the StorCenter device operating system.
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3. Power on the StorCenter device using the power button on the back panel.
4. Start your computer, wait for the operating system to load, then insert the CD. NOTE: If the software doesn't run automatically, double click on the CD icon, then double click the Setup icon. Linux Users: The installer writes information to the /usr/bin directory which requires root-level access. To successfully install the StorCenter Manager software, you will need to either log in as root or use sudo to launch the installer from the command line. 5. Install the StorCenter Storage Manager software. Once the installation completes, the StorCenter Storage Manager software will launch automatically. NOTE: StorCenter Manager will automatically scan your network when launched. If you receive a message from Windows Firewall alerting you of network activity, click the unblock button. NOTE: For best results use a computer that is connected to the same router, hub, or switch as the StorCenter device. 6. Once the StorCenter Manager software has found the StorCenter device, log into the StorCenter device. If you are logging in for the first time, follow the Device Setup Wizard that will help you create an administrator account and configure the StorCenter device.
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Initial Configuration
This section provides step-by-step instructions for the initial setup of your device. If you are configuring more than one StorCenter, completely configure one device before starting up the next device. 1. The StorCenter Manager opens automatically to begin the Device Setup Wizard. Click Next to start the Device Setup. If the StorCenter Manager software does not detect the storage device, the Hardware Setup Wizard screen displays explaining how to properly connect the wiring. Once communication is established, the Device Setup Wizard begins. Click Next to start the Device Setup. Refer to troubleshooting for more information. 2. Identify your storage device on the network. Enter the following information and click Next to continue: Name Storage Device NameEnter a name to identify the StorCenter device on your network. The device name should be unique and cannot include, spaces, or special characters (such as " / \ [ ] : ; | & = , + * ? < >). NOTE: If you are configuring more than one StorCenter device at a time, configure the device name before starting up the next device. Name Storage Device Descriptive NameEnter a descriptive name for the StorCenter device. This should be a more descriptive name. 3. Configure email notification. Enter the following information and click Next to continue: Address Notification Email AddressEnter one or more valid email addresses, separated by spaces. When problems are detected by the system, the device will send notification messages to all of the email addresses in this list.
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Required Additional Credentials RequiredCheck this option only if your network has a corporate firewall that blocks SMTP traffic, requiring additional credentials for SMTP messages to pass through. Most users will not need to check this option. If this box is checked, enter the following additional information to identify your SMTP server: (SMTP) Email Server (SMTP)Enter the address of your SMTP server. Address Sender Email AddressEnter an email address for the StorCenter Device to use as the From address when it creates messages. Login Email LoginEnter the username used to log into the email account you entered above. Password Email PasswordEnter the password for the email account. Password Confirm PasswordConfirm the password for the email account. It must match the password provided above. message Send a test email messageClick this option if you wish to confirm that the email notification is working properly. A confirmation page will appear upon success. Click OK to return to the Device Setup. 4. Set the device clock. First, choose a time zone from the pull-down list. Next, choose how your time will be set: Server Internet Time ServerCheck the Automatically synchronize with an Internet time server check box to use the default time server. To specify a certain time server, check Specify the time server and type the URL of the Internet time server you wish to use in the Server text box. Manually ManuallyUncheck the Automatically synchronize with an Internet time server check box. In the text boxes that appear, enter the current Date (MM/DD/YYYY), Time (hh:mm), and select either AM or PM. 5. Save your settings. Click Apply to save your settings. If the settings were successfully applied, a confirmation page displays a summary of the setup settings. If you have changed the default device name (storage), when you click Apply, the Restart Required page displays. Click Apply to restart your StorCenter Device. When the device is restarted, your connection may be temporarily lost, and you may need to log into the device Manager when the connection is restored. You should now see a Congratulations page contains your StorCenter Device name and its network IP address, and links to the two Shared Folders, public and Backups, that were created on your StorCenter Device. The StorCenter Device will attempt to connect these Shared Folders to folders on your local computer. On Windows systems, drive letters will automatically be assigned to the connected Shared Folders.
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From the Congratulations page, you can access your Shared Folders, read the Feature Overview, and configure Retrospect. If you wish to configure the more advanced features of the StorCenter device, see the help system by clicking the icon.
You can now begin using your StorCenter Device. You can also perform the following optional configuration tasks as needed:
Connecting to the StorCenter Configuring the StorCenter Configuring Network Services Changing the Default Language Changing the Device Name Changing the Date and Time Participating in Windows Networks Filenaming Conventions Protecting Your Data Managing Users Managing Groups Managing Shared Folders Erasing the StorCenter Setting Disk Protection Checking Device Status Configuring Email Notification
Updating the Firmware Backing Up Your Files to the StorCenter Connecting External Storage Connecting USB Printers Using Your Device with a Digital Camera Using the Media Server Using Video Surveillance Searching for Files Resetting the StorCenter Using Remote Access Browsing the StorCenter via the Shared Storage Tab Torrents Downloads Managing Quotas Security Settings Port Forwarding
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Using the StorCenter

Connecting to the StorCenter Configuring the StorCenter Configuring Network Services Changing the Default Language Changing the Device Name Changing the Date and Time Participating in Windows Networks Filenaming Conventions Protecting Your Data Managing Users Managing Groups Managing Shared Folders Erasing the StorCenter Setting Disk Protection Checking Device Status Configuring Email Notification Updating the Firmware Backing Up Your Files to the StorCenter Connecting External Storage Connecting USB Printers Using Your Device with a Digital Camera Using the Media Server Using Video Surveillance Searching for Files Resetting the StorCenter Using Remote Access Browsing the StorCenter via the Shared Storage Tab Torrents Downloads Managing Quotas Security Settings Port Forwarding
Connecting to Shared Folders

The simplest way to connect to the shared folders on your StorCenter device is to run the StorCenter Manager software. StorCenter Manager is included on the Solutions CD that came with your drive. Once installed, the StorCenter Manager software will run automatically. StorCenter Manager will automatically connect you to the shared folders that you have permission to access. You can configure which shares are automatically connected by clicking Access Shared Folders on the StorCenter Manager Home screen. Simply check the folders to which you wish to be connected and click Apply Once Apply. StorCenter Manager has connected to the shared folders, your computer should reconnect to the StorCenter automatically every time it is restarted. StorCenter Manager is available for Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux. In some cases, you may wish to connect to the shared folder without using the StorCenter Manager. The following instructions describe how this is done: Mapping a Drive Letter in Windows: This process will map a drive letter to the StorCenter device.
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1. Open an Explorer window. 2. Select Map Network Drive... from the Tools menu. 3. Select the Drive letter to which you wish to map the shared folder. 4. In the Folder text area, enter \\<IP Address>\<Share Name> or Name>. \\<Device Name>\<Share Name> NOTE: <Device Name> refers to the Storage Device Name setting you entered during the initial configuration. <Share Name> refers to the shared folder you would like to access. The default folders on the StorCenter device are public and Backups If you Backups. have created users there also may be a shared folder for each user. Example: \\StorCenter\public or \\192.168.0.55\public 5. Check the Reconnect at Login option if you wish to reconnect to this drive letter when restarting your computer. 6. Click Finish to confirm the drive map. 7. Enter the Username and Password, if necessary, to connect to the shared network folder. 8. Verify that the mapped network drive shows up correctly in My Computer. NOTE: You may need to map new drive letters if you make changes to StorCenter device users and shares.
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Accessing Shares in Mac OS X: If you are using Mac OS X v. 10.5 (Leopard) the StorCenter device should automatically appear in the left hand navigation bar of the Finder window under the heading SHARED In SHARED. some cases, you may need to click on ALL... and browse to your network drive. If you are using a version of Mac OS X other than 10.5 or could not find your network drive, use the following instructions: 1. Select Connect to Server... from the Finder's Go menu. 2. Enter smb://<Device IP address> or smb://<Device Name>.local. then click Name>.local., Connect. Connect NOTE: <Device Name> refers to the Storage Device Name setting you entered during the initial configuration.
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NOTE: See Finding the IP Address in Mac OS X for information of finding the IP address or device name of the StorCenter device. 3. Enter a user name and password (required only if you have enabled permissions), then click Connect otherwise click the Guest radio button and click Connect The Connect, Connect. default shares do not require a user name or password. 4. Select the share you wish to mount, then click OK OK. 5. The share will appear on the Desktop.
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Finding the IP Address in Mac OS X

To find the StorCenter device on your network: NOTE: The client computer must be on the same subnet or network segment as the StorCenter device. 1. Launch the Terminal application located in the Utilities folder. 2. Enter the command findsmb and hit enter This may take a moment to run. enter. 3. The findsmb tool will return a list of all the devices it finds on your network. Locate the StorCenter device on the list.
Storage. NOTE: The default name for your StorCenter device is Storage If you have changed the name of your StorCenter device, look for that name on the list. Use the IP address or device name listed in findsmb to connect to shared folders.
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Configuring the StorCenter device

You can customize your StorCenter device by changing the advanced configuration settings. These settings include: User Management, Workgroup and Domain membership, External Storage and Printer Management, Media Server Settings, etc. The simplest way to configure these settings is to run the StorCenter Manager software that is included on the Solutions CD. Log into the management utility using the administrator username and password you created during the initial setup of the StorCenter device. Click on the Settings tab to begin working with the StorCenter device settings. For more information on the advanced settings, see the help system by clicking the icon.
You can also enter the configuration tool by entering the IP address or device name in your web browser (e.g., http://<storage> or http://192.168.0.55). If you have enabled security, you will be required to enter the administrator username and password. Click on the Settings tab to begin working with the StorCenter device settings. For more information on the advanced settings, see the help system by clicking the icon.
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Configuring Network Services

Network Services
Access the Network Services page by navigating to the Settings tab and clicking Network Services. Services This page provides access to the following network connectivity features: Network Settings Bluetooth FTP (File Transfer Protocol) NFS (UNIX/Linux File Sharing) SNMP (Simple Netowrk Management Protocol) SMB/CIFS (Windows File Sharing)
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AFP (Apple File Sharing)
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Network Settings Bluetooth FTP (File Transfer Protocol) NFS (UNIX/Linux File Sharing) SNMP (Simple Netowrk Management Protocol) SMB/CIFS (Windows File Sharing) AFP (Apple File Sharing)
Network Settings
Access the Network Settings page by navigating to the Settings tab and clicking Network Settings. Services Network Settings Network Settings displays your current network settings and enables those settings to be modified. The network settings identify your DNS servers and WINS servers and how your system's IP address is determined. In most cases it is recommended that you leave the Automatically configure all network settings checked. Most system IP addresses and other network settings can normally be configured automatically. If you are unsure, it is best to leave this checked.
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If a DHCP server is unavailable, the device could auto-assign an IP address or you can manually configure the network settings. If you are comfortable with network technology, uncheck Automatically configure all network settings which clears all checkboxes. When settings, the checkbox is empty, the text boxes below are enabled. If you only want to configure your DNS Servers and WINS Servers, you can uncheck Automatically configure all network settings and check Automatically configure IP Address. Address If you choose to manually configure your network settings, supply the following information: Servers DNS Serversthe IP addresses of the DNS (Domain Name System) servers. DNS is used for translating the domain name to IP addresses. Servers WINS Serversthe IP addresses of the WINS server. Address IP Addressthe static IP address of the Iomega StorCenter device. An unused IP address from within the range used by the LAN should be used. Mask Subnet Maskthe subnet that the IP address belongs to. The default value is 255.255.255.0. Gateway Gatewaythe gateway IP address needs to be entered in this field. Check Enable jumbo frame support to enable jumbo frame support. Jumbo frame support is useful for transferring large files, such as multimedia files, over a network. Jumbo frame support increases transfer speed by placing large files in fewer data packets. It also reduces the demand on the device hardware by having the CPU process more data in fewer data packets. Jumbo frame support should only be enabled if you are sure your network is jumbo-frame compatible and all network devices have been configured to support jumbo frames. It is recommended that you confirm all network interface cards (NICs) are configured to support jumbo frames before enabling this feature. Click Apply to save your changes. NOTE: If you change the network settings, the device restarts and you have to log back in.
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Bluetooth
The Bluetooth settings can be accessed by an administrator from the Settings tab Network Services Bluetooth. Once a Bluetooth adapter is detected, files can be uploaded to a configurable destination folder on the Iomega StorCenter device from a Bluetooth device. Configuring Bluetooth settings 1. Check or uncheck Enable Bluetooth Transfer to enable or disable Bluetooth.
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2. Once Bluetooth Transfer is enabled, the Enable Security checkbox can be checked to require Bluetooth users to supply a unique PIN that you have defined before allowing them to transfer files to the destination folder on the Iomega StorCenter device. If you have enabled security, you must define a unique PIN number, which will be supplied by devices attempting to upload data using Bluetooth. 3. Define a destination folder for files uploaded with Bluetooth. Transferred files can only be saved to the Iomega StorCenter device's destination folder defined here.Click the rightmost folder to view any subfolders. Click a subfolder to set it as the destination folder. 4. Click Apply to save your settings.
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FTP
The FTP page can be accessed by navigating to the Settings tab and clicking Network Services FTP. This page allows you to enable FTP (File Transfer Protocol) access to your Iomega StorCenter device. When you check Enable FTP Access you can send files to your Iomega Access, StorCenter device using FTP. Click Apply to save your changes.
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NFS (UNIX/Linux File Sharing)

NFS (Network File System) allows remote hosts to mount file systems over a network and interact with them as though they were mounted locally. NFS provides another protocol for sharing storage data with Linux hosts. To enable NFS, navigate to the Settings tab, click Network Services NFS, and check the Enable NFS checkbox. If you are logged in as the root user on a client machine accessing the Iomega StorCenter device through NFS, you can mount a secured share and access the files on it by checking the Allow root account access checkbox.
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When NFS is enabled, you can configure rules for host-based access to folders. Rules can be added to specify the hosts that are allowed to access folders using NFS. This page allow you to configure NFS rules to specify access for hosts. For example, *.cs.foo.com matches all hosts in the domain cs.foo.com. To export a folder to all hosts on an IP address or subnetwork simultaneously, specify an IP address and netmask pair as address/netmask where the netmask can be in dotted-decimal format, or as a contiguous mask length. For example, either /255.255.252.0 or /22 will result in identical subnetworks. NOTE: NFS cannot be enabled when an Active Directory server is in use.
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SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol)

SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) provides information about the state of the device to various management tools. NOTE: SNMP should be disabled unless you are specifically providing information to a management system that requires this information. 1. To enable SNMP, navigate to the Settings tab, click Network Services SNMP, and SNMP check the Enable SNMP checkbox. The text boxes below become active.
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2. Enter a unique username and password to define the community. 3. Confirm the password you provided. 4. Enter the IP address of the host in the Trap Receivers text box. To grant access to multiple receivers, list all of them in the text box, separating each entry with a space.
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SMB/CIFS (Windows File Sharing)

Windows File Sharing allows you to work in Workgroup mode, using Iomega StorCenter Manager to create users and manage access, or incorporate an existing Active Directory user organization into the Iomega StorCenter device. 1. To configure Active Directory, manually add the Iomega StorCenter device to your DNS server. 2. Set the Iomega StorCenter device's DNS setting to point to your DNS server. From the Iomega StorCenter Manager Settings tab, navigate to Network Services Network
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Settings. Uncheck Automatically configure all network settings type the IP address settings, of your DNS Server in the edit box, and click Apply to save your settings. 3. Configure the Iomega StorCenter device to join the Active Directory domain. From the Settings tab, navigate to Network Services Windows File Sharing (CIFS). Set your Security Mode to one of the following modes: Workgroup Workgroupselect this mode if you want to administer the users on the device. When this mode is selected, the Workgroup Name text box is visible. Enter a name for your workgroup. Domain Active Directory Domainselect this mode if you already have an existing user organization such as Active Directory, that you want to incorporate into the Iomega StorCenter device. 4. To use an Active Directory, check Active Directory Domain and provide the following connectivity information: Domain Name Domain Controller Unit Organizational Unitan optional predefined subset of directory objects within an Active Directory domain. Username Administrator Usernamethe Active Directory username with domain administrator privilege. Password Administrator Passwordthe Active Directory password for the specified Active Directory username. Interval Users/Groups Refresh Intervalhow often the Iomega StorCenter device should refresh the list of available users and groups from the Active Directory server. 5. Click Apply to save your settings.
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AFP (Apple File Sharing)

The Apple Filing Protocol (AFP) enables Apple file sharing, which is the preferred method for Mac users to access folders. AFP is enabled by default. Click Apply to save your setting.
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Changing the Default Language

The Languages page displays a list of the languages supported by the Iomega StorCenter device. A checkmark indicates the language that is currently in use. You can change the display language by modifying your browser's preferred language settings. Set your browser's language list to include one of the supported languages displayed. Access the Languages page by navigating to the Settings tab and clicking Languages Languages.
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Changing the Device Name

Access the Device Setting page by navigating to the Settings tab and clicking Device Settings. Apply, Settings Change the device name and click Apply you will be asked to confirm your changes since the device will require a restart. Once the device completely restarts, you will have to log back in to the Iomega StorCenter Manager.
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Changing the Date and Time

1. To change time zones, or date and time settings, navigate to the Settings tab, click Time, Date and Time and select a Time Zone from the pulldown list and choose how time will be set for the device: Server Internet Time Serverby default, Automatically synchronize with an Internet time server is checked and Use the default time server is selected. To specify a time server, select Specify the time server and type the URL of the Internet time server you wish to use in the text box that displays. Manual server. Manualuncheck Automatically synchronize with an Internet time server In the text boxes that appear, enter the current Date (MM/DD/YYYY) Time (MM/DD/YYYY), (hh:mm), PM. (hh:mm) and select either AM or PM 2. Click Apply to save your changes.
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Participating in Windows Networks

Windows File Sharing allows you to work in Workgroup mode, using Iomega StorCenter Manager to create users and manage access, or incorporate an existing Active Directory user organization into the Iomega StorCenter device. 1. To configure Active Directory, manually add the Iomega StorCenter device to your DNS server. 2. Set the Iomega StorCenter device's DNS setting to point to your DNS server. From the Iomega StorCenter Manager Settings tab, navigate to Network Services Uncheck Services. settings, Automatically configure all network settings type the IP address of your DNS Server in the edit box, and click Apply to save your settings. 3. Configure the Iomega StorCenter device to join the Active Directory domain. From the Settings tab, navigate to Network Services > Windows File Sharing (CIFS) Set (CIFS). your Security Mode to one of the following modes: Workgroup Workgroupselect this mode if you want to administer the users on the
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device. When this mode is selected, the Workgroup Name text box is visible. Enter a name for your workgroup. Domain Active Directory Domainselect this mode if you already have an existing user organization such as Active Directory, that you want to incorporate into the Iomega StorCenter device. 4. To use an Active Directory, check Active Directory Domain and provide the following connectivity information: Name Fully Qualified Domain Controller Namethe complete DNS name of the Active Directory Domain Controller (e.g., myserver.mycompany.com myserver.mycompany.com). Unit Organizational Unitan optional predefined subset of directory objects with an Active Directory domain. Administrator Usernamethe Active Directory username with domain Username administrator privilege. Password Administrator Passwordthe Active Directory password for the specified Active Directory username. Interval Users/Groups Refresh Intervalhow often the Iomega StorCenter device should refresh the list of available users and groups from the Active Directory server. 5. Click Apply to save your settings.
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Filenaming Conventions
When sharing files on a network, you must choose filenames that are compatible with all devices that will use the file. The StorCenter device shares files using the SMB (Server Message Block) protocol and stores its files on a EXT2 hard drive. You will need to use characters supported by these filesystems to successfully share your files. Any filename supported by a Windows PC should work with most platforms. Invalid filenames: Any filename containing the characters: " / \ < > ? : * | Any filename that contains extended characters such as , , , , etc. (characters typed with the the Ctrl key on the Mac). Any filename that ends with a space or period. Any filename that begins with a period. some filenames such as comX, lptX, con, nul, prn, etc. maybe reserved for use by the operating system of your client computer (where X represents a number). Although filenames may be up to 256 characters long, the file path is limited to 260 characters in some operating systems. For best results, use short filenames.
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Failure to comply with naming guidelines may result in the following error messages: File name too long Cannot copy file Cannot read from source file or disk Error message -43 Additional Reading: Apple Article ID 301956 See the General Guidelines for Supporting Long Filenames section of Microsoft Technical Article 810345 How to Use a File Created by an Apple Macintosh in Windows 2000, Windows NT, or Windows XP. Wikipedia Entries on Filenames and Long Filenames Controlled Vocabulary's discussion on Recommendations for Limitations on Image Filenaming Portfolio FAQ's discussion on Mac and Windows OS File/Folder naming rules
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Protecting Your Data

Follow these guidelines to protect your data against potential disasters:
During Normal Operation

Always: Back up your StorCenter device As with any computer hardware or peripheral, it is highly recommended that you back up your StorCenter device. Use an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) To protect your StorCenter device device against power loss and/or power surges, an external UPS device is recommended. Enable email alert notifications
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The StorCenter has been designed with an email alert notification system. During initial device setup, specify the administrator's email address and an appropriate SMTP server.
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Managing Users
Creating a New User
Adding Local Users: 1. Log in as an administrator. Navigate to the Users tab and click Add near the bottom of the page or, from the Home tab, click Add Users. The Add User page opens. 2. You can click Cancel at any time to exit the current operation and return to the Users page or the Home page. 3. Enter the following information: Username Usernameenter the username of the user to be created. This will be the username provided when logging into the Iomega StorCenter device. There is maximum of 32 characters and spaces are not allowed. Password Passwordcreate a password for the user. The password should be
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between 8 and 12 characters. Spaces are not allowed. Password Confirm Passwordconfirm the password. If the text in this field does not match the text in the Password field, an error will be returned. Name Descriptive Nameadd a descriptive name to identify the user. For example, if you created a user with a Username of jsmith, you may want to add the Descriptive Name Joe Smith. Administrator Administratorcheck this box if you would like to allow this user to manage the Iomega StorCenter device. NOTE: An administrator does not inherently have access to all Shared Folders. Access to Shared Folders must be granted explicitly to administrators, as with other users. user Create a secured Shared Folder for this usercheck this box if you would like to create a secured Shared Folder for this user. The created Shared Folder will have the new user's name and will give access only to that user. If you do not wish to create a secured Shared Folder for this user on the device, uncheck this checkbox. 4. Click Next to grant Shared Folder access rights for this user. 5. Set the access rights for the user to access the available Shared Folders. An administrator can modify access rights to any Shared Folder by selecting Read/Write Read/Write, Read, Read or None for that Shared Folder. Unsecured Shared Folders are not displayed in the list since access to them cannot be restricted. 6. Once you have finished setting the access rights for the user, click Apply to add the user. If the user was created successfully, a confirmation page will display. Click OK to return to the Users page or the Home page. Adding ADS Users: When you enable and configure Active Directory using the StorCenter Manager, it associates the StorCenter with the Active Directory controller, but does not automatically add all domain users to StorCenter Manager. Individual users are added once they access the StorCenter with a valid Active Directory username and password. At that time, their username will be added to the list of users and a secured Shared Folder will be created for that user. A secured Shared Folder provides each user with a private, secured area to save files. By default the public and Backups Shared Folder are Read/Write access for all users and therefore publicly accessible by all users. When Active Directory is enabled, all new users are automatically denied access to existing secure Shared Folders. Users must first access the StorCenter before an administrator can
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grant them access to a Shared Folder. A user must exist in the User Accounts page of the StorCenter Manager before an administrator can grant them access to a Shared Folder. NOTE: Administrators cannot add, delete, or modify user accounts displayed in the StorCenter Manager when Active Directory is enabled. All user account management must be performed through the domain controller.
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Modifying Users
NOTE: Only administrators can perform this operation. Non-administrator users can change only the descriptive name and password for themselves (1 step process), whereas an administrator user can change the descriptive name, password, and the Shared Folder access privileges for any user (2 step process). When logged in as an administrator, user information is found on the Users tab. When logged in as a non-administrator, user information is found on the User Information tab. 1. From the Action column of the Users table, click The Modify User page opens. This is Step 1 of 2. 2. To modify the descriptive name of the user, used to provide a more familiar means to identify a user's login name, type a new descriptive name. The descriptive name can be up to 64 characters and spaces are allowed. 3. To add or remove administrative privileges, check or uncheck the Administrator checkbox. NOTE: StorCenter administrators do not have access to all Shared Folders by default. Access rights to Shared Folders must be granted explicitly to administrators, as with other users. 4. To change the password for the user, choose Yes When Yes is selected, the Yes. password fields display. Type a new password for the user. For added security, the password should be between 8 and 12 characters. Spaces are not allowed. Confirm the password in the Confirm Password textbox. If the text in this field does not match the text in the Password field, an error displays. 5. Click Next to modify access privileges for the user. This is Step 2 of 2. Access privileges to any Shared Folder can be modified by selecting Read/Write (able to open, add, copy, modify, and delete files), Read (able to open files only for viewing or listening), or None (no access to that Shared Folder or its content). Access cannot be restricted to unsecured (or public) Shared Folders. 6. Click Apply to update the user's properties. If the update was successful, a confirmation page displays showing the updated properties. Click OK to return to to modify a user's properties.
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the main page of the Users tab.
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Deleting a User
Only administrators can delete users from the device. You cannot delete the currently logged-in administrator user. 1. From the Action column of the Users table, click page opens. If you do not wish to delete the user, click Cancel to return to the Users page without deleting the user. 2. Select the checkbox to confirm deletion of the user. 3. Click Apply to delete the user. to delete the user. The Delete
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Managing Groups
Administrators can grant individual users access rights to Shared Folders on the Iomega StorCenter device. Groups provides administrators with the added ability to create one or more groups and grant each group rights to Shared Folders on the Iomega StorCenter device. Groups can contain one or more groups and one or more users and users can belong to more than one group. When groups are defined, a user's access rights are the most rights granted to the user and all groups to which the user belongs. Access the Groups page by navigating to the Settings tab and clicking Groups Groups. By default, there are no groups defined. Once an administrator defines one or more groups, the Groups functionality is dynamically available when creating, modifying, and viewing users, Shared Folders, and groups. In addition, the help is dynamically updated with the appropriate content whether groups are defined or not. To view the current list of users, click the Users link. Managing groups in Active Directory mode
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If you are running with Active Directory enabled, as opposed to Workgroup mode, the administrator will have the ability to view Active Directory groups, add them to the Iomega StorCenter device, and change the group's Shared Folder access. However, when Active Directory is enabled, the administrator cannot create, modify, or update group or user permissions using the Iomega StorCenter Manager as these features are hidden. The administrator must adjust permissions on the Active Directory domain controller.
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Managing Shared Folders

Creating a Shared Folders
1. From the Shared Folders tab, click New (near the bottom of the page) or from the Folders. Home tab click Add Shared Folders The Add Shared Folder page opens. 2. Type a name for the shared folder. All shared folders must have a name. Names cannot exceed 32 characters. 3. Choose whether to enable security for this shared folder. If you uncheck Enable Security, Security everyone on the network is granted read/write access to the shared folder without having to enter credentials; you cannot limit or configure individual user access to this shared folder. Anyone with access to the network can open, copy, modify, add, or delete files within the shared folder. If you check Enable Security the administrator can grant users either Read/Write or Security, Read access to the Shared Folder, or deny access completely by setting access to None. None
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4. Check Connect the new shared folder to this computer to automatically connect this shared folder upon creation. If you uncheck this option, this shared folder can be connected later by accessing the Home tab's Connect Shared Folder link. 5. If you have: checked Enable Security click Next to set access rights for the Shared Folder. Security, Continue to set access rights in the next step. unchecked Enable Security click Apply to create the Shared Folder. Skip to the Security, last step, where a confirmation page displays. 6. You can set access rights to either Read/Write Read or None for each user. Select Read/Write, Read, the Allow unsecured read access checkbox to grant all users either Read/Write or Read access to the Shared Folder, though you cannot completely deny a user access to this Shared Folder with this setting. 7. Click Apply to create the Shared Folder. 8. If the Shared Folder was created successfully, a confirmation page displays. Click OK to return to the Shared Folders page.
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Modifying a Shared Folder

1. While logged in as an administrator, click page opens. 2. To modify the name of the Shared Folder, type a name for your shared folder. All shared folders must have a name. Names cannot exceed 32 characters. 3. Check the Enable security button if you want to allow only specified users to access the shared folder. 4. Click Next 5. Check the Allow Unsecured Read Access option if you want everyone on the network to have read-only access to this folder. 6. Click the Read/Write, Read, or None button next to each user to set the user's permissions to this shared folder. 7. Click the Apply button to save your shared folder permissions. from the Edit column of the Shared
Folders table to modify the shared folder's properties. The Modifying Shared Folders
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8. If the shared folder was updated successfully, a confirmation page displays showing the name of the shared folder you created along with a list of all users and their access privileges. Click OK to return to the Shared Folders page.
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Deleting a Shared Folder

1. From the Edit column of the Shared Folders table, click to delete the shared
folder. The Delete Shared Folder page opens, alerting you with the message:
Deleting a Shared Folder will permanently destroy all of its contents.

2. If you are sure that you want to delete the specified Shared Folder and all of its contents, select the checkbox and click Apply Once complete, the deleted Shared Apply. Folder will no longer be available. NOTE: If you do not wish to delete the Shared Folder, click Cancel to return to the Shared Folders list page.
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Erasing the StorCenter device

Erase Disks provides two options for irrecoverably deleting all data on your Iomega StorCenter device: Quick Erase and Secure Erase. The default option, Quick Erase, permanently deletes all record of existing or deleted data, users, and passwords. The Secure Erase option takes significantly longer, but provides an added security benefit by overwriting all disks with random data in addition to permanently erasing all data on the disks to prevent recovery of existing or deleted data, users, and passwords. Since this operation renders all data irrecoverable, to prevent accidental data loss you must manually delete all folders from your Iomega StorCenter device prior to performing a disk erase operation. You can use the disk erase feature only to erase the disks internal to the Iomega StorCenter device. You cannot use this feature to erase any external storage devices that may be connected. Access the Erase Disks page by navigating to the Settings tab and clicking Disks >Manage Manage Disks >Erase Disks Erase Disks. 1. Before you can erase data from the disks, you must delete all folders from the
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device. 2. Once all folders are deleted, navigate to the Settings tab, click Disks and then click Disks, the Manage Disks link. 3. Click Erase Disks and the Erase All Data from Drives page displays. 4. Check the checkbox to confirm erasing all disks on the device. 5. Choose the Quick Erase or Secure Erase option. 6. Click Apply to erase all data from your disks. After erasing the disks, you must shut down and restart the Iomega StorCenter device and perform a device setup again to use the device.
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Setting Disk Protection

What is an Array? Changing the Data Protection What is JBOD? What is RAID 1? The StorCenter device comes preconfigured with a RAID 1 array. To enhance your experience with your StorCenter device, it is very important to become familiar with the basics of array handling.
What is an Array?
Arrays are devices that combine multiple physical disks into a single logical volume. RAID, or Redundant Array of Inexpensive (or Independent) Disks, is a method of combining multiple disks for data redundancy in case of a disk failure. This section describes each of the different types of arrays supported by your StorCenter device.
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CAUTION! Some RAID configurations add a level of redundancy for your data; however, RAID should not be your only means of backup.
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Changing the Data Protection

Before you can switch data protection schemes, you must delete all data from the device by removing all Shared Folders. If you are unfamiliar with RAID protection, it is recommended that you do not adjust this setting. 1. Navigate to the Settings tab click Disks and then the Manage Disks link. Click Data tab, Disks, Protection. Protection 2. Choose one of the following settings (See descriptions below): Mirror based data protection (RAID 1) Default Without data protection (JBOD) 3. Click OK to change the data protection. A confirmation page displays. 4. Check the confirmation checkbox and click Apply to change the data protection. Data protection will begin to rebuild and the Dashboard will display the current status.
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What is a Spanned Volume?

JBOD, also known as spanning, combines multiple hard drives into a single large volume. Data is not written in parallel to multiple disks. Data is written to a single disk until it is full and then written to the next disk in the set. Spanning does not provide any data redundancy. Spanning requires two or more hard drives.
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What is RAID 1?
RAID 1 mirrors or duplicates the contents of one drive on another equally-sized drive. Mirroring provides optimal data integrity and immediate access to your data if one drive fails. The StorCenter device only supports two-drive RAID 1 configurations. The RAID capacity is half the physical capacity of the two drives.
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Checking Device Status

The Dashboard Status section displays status information about the Iomega StorCenter device, such as device status, software updates, information about attached peripherals, and backup status. If an issue requires action by you to resolve, such as a warning or error message, the Iomega StorCenter Manager will display a link in the status message. INFORMATION INFORMATIONIdentifies that a change has been made to the state of your Iomega StorCenter device, usually by a user, such as attaching a peripheral. WARNING WARNINGIdentifies that there is a problem with your Iomega StorCenter device that requires your attention, but your device will continue to operate normally for now. ERROR ERRORIdentifies an urgent problem with your Iomega StorCenter device that may result in data loss and requires your immediate attention.
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Configuring Email Notification

Email Notification provides a destination for emails sent by the device when problems are detected. Access the Email Notification page by navigating to the Settings> tab and clicking Email Notification To provide a destination email address, enter the following Notification. information: Address Destination Email AddressEnter a valid email address. This email address provides a destination for messages sent by the device when problems are detected by the system. Check Additional Credentials Required ONLY if your network blocks SMTP traffic, requiring additional credentials, such as a corporate firewall. Most users will not need to check this option. If checked, enter the following additional information to identify your SMTP server: (SMTP) Email Server (SMTP)Enter the address of your SMTP server. Address Sender Email AddressEnter an email address for the Iomega
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StorCenter device to use as the From address when it creates messages. Login Email LoginEnter the username used to log into the email account you entered above. Password Email PasswordEnter the password for the email account. Password Confirm PasswordConfirm the password for the email account. It must match the password provided above. Click Send a test email message if you wish to confirm that email notification is working properly. A confirmation page will appear upon success. Click OK to return to the Email Notification page. Click Apply to save your changes. NOTE: If you are using spam filtering software or services, you may need to configure it to allow email from the StorCenter. See the your spam filter's documentation for more information. By default the StorCenter uses the email address sohostorage@emc.com sohostorage@emc.com.
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Updating the Firmware

1. You can check the update site by clicking the provided link on the Update page of the Settings tab or by visiting the Support area at iomega.com. You will find support for this model in the Network Hard Drives area. 2. Download the update file to your local computer. 3. To copy a manually downloaded update file from your computer to the Iomega StorCenter device, check Copy Update File then click Browse to select the update file. 4. Click Next and view the warning message. 5. Click Apply to complete the device software update installation. 6. Do not shut down the device during the update process as this can damage the device. The software update will temporarily make the device inaccessible. Be sure no critical files are being accessed.
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Connecting External Storage

The External Storage page displays a list of externally connected storage devices. To access the External Storage page, navigate to the Settings tab and click External Storage Storage. You can connect a USB supported external storage device to your Iomega StorCenter device using one of the provided USB ports. When you connect external storage to your Iomega StorCenter device, that device content is accessible from the Shared Folders tab. Safely removing external storage Click to safely remove the external storage. A confirmation dialog will display. Click OK
to remove the external storage. When the external storage has been removed from the External Storage table, it is safe to remove and you may unplug it from the Iomega StorCenter device. When the external storage is safely removed, its associated Shared Folder is removed as well. The StorCenter will recognize 2 USB storage devices.
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Connecting USB Printers

The Printers page displays a table of printers that are attached to the Iomega StorCenter device. The table contains the name, model, status, and number of documents waiting for each printer. To connect a printer, simply plug a supported USB printer into a USB port on the Iomega StorCenter device. Once connected, the printer will appear in the table. When the cable is unplugged, the printer will be removed from the table. The StorCenter will recognize 2 USB printers. NOTE: The StorCenter print server is not guaranteed to work with all printers. For best results, use a printer without multi-function features (i.e., scanner, copier, fax, modem, etc.).
Adding a Printer in Windows
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1. Connect a USB printer to the StorCenter. 2. Install the printer drivers on the client computer. 3. Browse to your StorCenter using Windows Explorer. You can do this simply by entering \\<StorCenter IP Address> in the Windows Explorer Address bar. 4. At the root level of the StorCenter, you will see all shared folders and printers listed. Double click on the printer icon you wish to configure. 5. In the Connect to Printer dialog box, click Yes to continue. 6. Click OK to proceed to the driver selection screen. 7. Select your driver then click OK Windows will open the print queue window for your OK. printer.
Adding a Printer in Mac OS X

Mac OS X (10.4.x Tiger) 1. Connect a USB printer to the StorCenter. 2. Install the printer drivers on the client computer. 3. Run Printer Setup Utility Utility. 4. In the Printer List, click the Add button. 5. Select your printer from the list on the Default Browser tab. NOTE: If desired, you can change the Name and Location fields. 6. Select your printer from the Print Using drop down list. 7. Click the Add button. Mac OS X (10.5.x Leopard) 1. Connect a USB printer to the StorCenter. 2. Install the printer drivers on the client computer.
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3. Open the Print & Fax system preference. 4. In the Printer List, click the + (add) button. 5. Select your printer from the list on the Default tab. NOTE: If desired, you can change the Name and Location fields. 6. Select your printer from the Print Using drop down list. 7. Click the Add button.
Adding a Printer in Linux

Consult the documentation specific to your Linux distribution for instructions on setting up network printing.
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Using Your Device with a Digital Camera

Access the Picture Transfer Settings page by navigating to the Settings tab and clicking Transfer. Media Services > Picture Transfer The Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP) allows pictures to be automatically loaded onto the Iomega StorCenter device simply by plugging in the USB cable of a compatible camera without the aid of a computer. Check Enable Picture Transfer to turn on this feature. You can also choose to automatically delete the pictures from your camera once they have been safely copied to your Iomega StorCenter device by checking Remove Copied Pictures From Camera. Camera When Picture Transfer is enabled, and your camera is connected to your Iomega StorCenter device, the pictures are copied to the configured Destination Folder. You can set the Folder destination folder within any Shared Folder on the device. Click the rightmost folder to view any subfolders, or click a Shared Folder or subfolder to set it as the destination folder for your pictures.
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Using the Media Server

The Iomega StorCenter device has a built-in media server that, when enabled, can scan for media content in specific Shared Folder directories. Access the Media Server page by navigating to the Settings tab and clicking Server. Media Services > Media Server The Media Server supports playback of videos, music and pictures from any UPnP AV (Universal Plug and Play Audio Visual) network media players, such as iTunes , Windows Media Player , or Xbox 360 . The Iomega StorCenter device's built-in media server scans for files in the Media Folder directory specified on the Media Server page and any Public Media directory created directly below any user's shared folder. Any media content contained in these specific directories will be scanned by the Iomega StorCenter media server and accessible to any user on your network with a media player. Media content placed in the Public Media subfolder of a secured Shared Folder can be seen by all users on your network, even if they have not been granted access to the Shared Folder. Do not put content in this directory unless you are comfortable sharing it with

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other users. Setting a Media Folder Once the media server is enabled, by default, the Media Folder is set as the Media directory in the public Shared Folder. To change the Media Folder, click Shared Folders to view a list of Shared Folders. Scanning for media content The Media Server automatically scans for media content on a regular basis. However, you can click Scan now at any time to force the media server to perform an immediate scan for media content. This is especially useful after you have changed the Media Folder or after you copy a large amount of media content to your Iomega StorCenter device. Using your Iomega StorCenter device as a media server You can move all of your media files from your individual home computers to your Iomega StorCenter device and have the ability to access all of your media content from any media networked device. The procedures shown below are intended as examples. Your media player or version may operate slightly differently than documented here. It is recommended that you refer to your media player documentation on how to add a network device. Setting up iTunes This example assumes that the Media Folder is set to the default and that the Shared Folders are connected to the computer in use. 1. Locate the source directory of your iTunes media content. 2. Drag, or copy, your existing media content to the Music Pictures or Videos Music, Pictures, subfolders of the Media folder located in the Public Shared Folder. 3. When you open the iTunes Library your Media folder will automatically display. Setting up Xbox 360 This example assumes that the Media Folder is set to the default and that the Shared Folders are connected to the computer in use. 1. Connect your Xbox 360 to your TV and connect your Xbox to the same local network as your Iomega StorCenter device. 2. Navigate to the Media tab in Xbox 360 and select Music Pictures or Videos Music, Pictures, Videos. 3. Select Computer from the options menu.
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4. Click Yes, Continue when asked if you have downloaded and installed media sharing software on your computer, since the Iomega StorCenter device comes preconfigured with this software. 5. Select Iomega StorCenter device from the list of names. You should now see all the public media content on your device.
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Using Video Surveillance

The Video Surveillance page displays a list of the UPnP video cameras that are connected to the same network as your Iomega StorCenter device. When no supported cameras are connected to your network, this page will be empty. The Video Surveillance page can be accessed from the Setting tab by clicking Media Services > Video Surveillance Surveillance.
Video Surveillance features

This page provides basic status information about your video camera and recordings, and allows an administrator to manage the camera's settings. The table contains a row for each connected video camera with the following columns: Action Name Space and Model Action, Name, Space, Model. These columns are described below. Action For each camera, you can perform the following actions: Click to view the Video Surveillance camera information. This page displays the
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video camera's IP address, video camera's name, video camera's login username, and the destination folder for the video recordings files. In addition, it provides the Camera Configuration link, which when clicked will open the camera software configuration page in a new browser window where you can control the camera configuration settings using the camera's native software. Click to modify the video camera's setting. Here you can set the username and
password used to access the video camera's settings, set the destination folder for your recording files, and configure a video recording schedule. Click to open a live view from your camera. You may be prompted to supply the
username and password for the camera. Click to remove a video camera which was once attached to the network but
which is no longer available. Name This column displays the name of the camera, which can be changed to a more familiar name by modifying the video camera's setting in the Iomega StorCenter Device Manager. It also displays an icon that indicates the current state of the video camera. The following table describes the possible states:
The video camera is no longer connected to the network. The video camera is connected to the network, but no recording schedule is set. The video camera is connected to the network and is currently recording. There is no schedule for this recording, since it was started manually. The recording must therefore be stopped manually. The video camera is no longer connected to the network, but a recording schedule is set for it. You should delete this video camera if it is no longer on the network, or fix the network connection so it can record as scheduled. The video camera is connected to the network and a recording schedule is set for it, but it is not currently recording. The video camera is connected to the network, a recording schedule is set, and the camera is currently recording.
Space The Space column identifies how much space is currently consumed by the video files in the destination folder of this video camera. Click to leave the Video Surveillance page and
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go directly to the configured destination folder in the Shared Folder tab, which contains the latest saved recordings from this camera. Model This column lists the model information for this video camera. Record The Record column allows you to manually start and stop recording by clicking respectively. These buttons are available only for video cameras that are currently connected and accessible on the network. Use the manual start and stop record buttons to start recording at any point and to stop a recording until the next scheduled start time. or
Configuring a video camera

1. From the Settings tab, click Media Services > Video Surveillance to access the Video Cameras page, which displays a table of video cameras attached to your network. 2. From the Action column of the Video Cameras table, click to modify the settings
for a particular video camera. The Video Camera Settings wizard opens. 3. (Optional) Change the system-generated camera name on the Iomega StorCenter device to a more user-friendly, descriptive name that will help you identify the camera. 4. Supply the username and password for the video camera. This is the username and password set through this camera's native configuration software. The Iomega StorCenter device uses this information to access the camera, to provide live views, and to create recordings. 5. Configure the Destination Folder for your recording files. When your video camera is recording, the video files are saved to this folder. Within the destination folder, the Iomega StorCenter automatically organizes your saved video recordings into subfolders by video camera name. Within each video camera name subfolder are subfolders that organize your video camera's recordings by date. For example, if you set the destination folder to public/Media/Videos and the name of your camera is HomeDoor, HomeDoor a recording made on June 17, 2008, can be found at public/Media/Videos/HomeDoor/20080617. public/Media/Videos/HomeDoor/20080617 The destination folder can be located in any Shared Folder on the Iomega StorCenter device. Click the rightmost folder to view any subfolders, or click a Shared Folder or subfolder to set it as the destination folder for this camera's recordings. 6. Click Next to view or configure a schedule for recording. 7. Select either Maximum days to save recordings or Maximum space for recordings recordings. This determines how long your recordings are saved on the Iomega StorCenter
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device before they are automatically deleted. If you select Maximum days to save recordings, recordings, recordings enter a value in days. If you select Maximum space for recordings enter a value in gigabytes. Setting this value too high may consume all available space, while setting this value too low may cause recordings to be deleted sooner than you would like. 8. Set the Recording Segment. Specify in minutes, the length of each recorded Segment segment. A given recording will be made up of 1 or more segments. It is recommended that you use the default value. 9. To schedule specific times to start and stop recording with this video camera, check Recordings. Schedule Recordings The scheduler options display. You can override a scheduled recording by starting or stopping a recording manually from the main Video Surveillance page. 10. Check the days of the week to record and specify a Start Time and an End Time. 11. Click Apply to save your changes, a confirmation page displays, click OK to return to the main Video Surveillance page.
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Searching for Files

Search enables you to search for files on your Iomega StorCenter device. To access the Search page, navigate to the Settings tab and click Search or click Search from the Home Search, tab.
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Resetting the StorCenter

You can reset the StorCenter by holding the reset button on the back panel for 15 seconds. The status light on the front panel will blink red once the reset process has started. If the StorCenter was properly reset you will be required to reperform the Initial Configuration steps. Resetting the StorCenter will return the device name, administrator password, date/time, and email notifications to their default setting. Users, groups, and shares will not be affected by the reset with the exception that administrator users will be reset to nonadministrator status. When you reconfigure the box you can enter the name of an existing user in the Administrator field and administrator privileges will be restored for that user.
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Using Remote Access

Using Remote Access Port Forwarding Accessing Your Device Remotely
Remote Access
Remote access allows you to access your device's data from any web-enabled computer in the world. Access the Remote Access page by navigating to the Settings tab and clicking Access. Remote Access Refer to Accessing Your Device Remotely to learn how to access your files remotely once remote access is enables. Overview: How to enable remote access Enabling remote access is a multi-step process. Here is an overview of the process followed by a detailed procedure: Security Enable SecurityBefore you can enable remote access, you must have security
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enabled on your Iomega StorCenter device. If security is already enabled, you are ready to enable remote access. If not, a link is provided to enable security and create an administrator user to manage your secured device. Access Enable Remote AccessWhen you click Apply on the Enable Security page, you will return to the Remote Access page, check Enable remote access, and click Next to begin the process of choosing and registering your domain. Premium Choose a subscription service level: Basic or PremiumThe Basic option allows you to define a sub-domain name (Storage Device Name) and choose from a list of domains (Domain Name), such as yourname.IomegaLink.com or
yourname.MyIomega.com to create your web address. Registration for 12 months

with TZO is included with your purchase of the Iomega StorCenter device. The Premium option requires you to pay for your registration subscription by following a link provided at the end of the wizard before you can complete the enabling remote access process. It allows you to define a top-level domain name (Domain Name), or use one that you already own, such as yourname.com. Device Create a Web Address for your DeviceYou create a web address to access your device by specifying a Domain Name. This web address will become your device's name when the settings are applied and the device is restarted. Software Automatic Restart of the Device SoftwareWhen you click Apply on the Remote Access page, if you chose the Premium option, you will have to click a link to pay for your subscription first, otherwise the device software will automatically restart the device, applying your setting, configuring your router (if possible), and updating your device name. In addition, the supplied web address is automatically registered with TZO, a leading provider of Dynamic DNS services. Once your complimentary subscription period expires, you must renew your subscription with TZO to continue accessing your Iomega StorCenter device remotely.
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Enabling Remote Access 1. Access the Remote Access page by navigating to the Settings tab and clicking Access. Remote Access NOTE: Security must be enabled before you can enable remote access. If security is disabled, click the displayed Enable Security link to enable security, create an administrator user, and click Apply to return to the Remote Access Settings page. Refer to Security Settings for more information on enabling security. In addition, it is recommended that you review the Port Forwarding to confirm that your network and router can support remote access before enabling it.
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2. Select the Enable remote access checkbox to enable remote access and click Next to begin the process of setting up remote access. 3. Choose a subscription level and follow the associated procedure below to complete the enabling remote access process: Click Next Next. Basic The Basic option allows you to define a sub-domain name (Storage Device Name) and choose from a list of domains (Domain Name), such as
yourname.RemoteConnect.com to create your web address. Registration for 12

months with TZO is included with your purchase of the Iomega StorCenter device. Premium Premium The Premium option requires you to pay for your registration subscription by following a link provided at the end of the wizard before you can complete the enabling remote access process. It allows you to define a top-level domain name (Domain Name), or use one that you already own, such as yourname.com.
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Basic Option: Completing the Enable Remote Access Process 1. The registration fields display. 2. Enter the following information to create a web address for your Iomega StorCenter device and define an email address: Name Storage Device NameEnter a unique name for your device. By default, this is the name specified in the device setup. Name Domain NameSelect a domain name from the pull-down list. It is recommended that you choose a domain name that you can easily remember and will help you identify your Iomega StorCenter device. Address Web AddressThe web address that is created by combining the Storage Device Name and the Domain Name values displays here. This will ultimately be the address that will be registered and you can use to access your Iomega StorCenter device remotely. Email AddressEnter a valid email address. The email address will be Address registered with the DDNS server to notify you about domain name renewals. 3. Click Apply to save your settings. NOTE: If the domain name you selected is already in use, you will need to define a new one and click Apply again.
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You will be prompted to restart the storage device. 4. Click Apply to restart the Iomega StorCenter device. When the device restarts your remote access settings are applied, your web address will be registered with TZO, and your router will be automatically configured. NOTE: If your router cannot be automatically configured, refer to Port Forwarding for information on manually configuring your router before clicking OK to return to the Remote Access Settings page. In addition, the Iomega StorCenter Manager will attempt to automatically reconnect your connected folders using the new device name. If you had any connected folders prior to renaming the device, you may have to confirm that they were properly reconnected.
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Premium Option: Completing the Enable Remote Access Process 1. The registration fields display. 2. Enter the following information to create a web address for your Iomega StorCenter device and define an email address: Name Domain NameCreate a web address for your Iomega StorCenter device by specifying a domain name, such as foo.com. The domain name will become the device name and the web address used to remotely access the storage device. Address Web AddressThe web address that is created by putting a www. in front of the domain name and is displayed here. This will ultimately be the address that you use to access your Iomega StorCenter device remotely. Address Email AddressEnter a valid email address. The email address will be registered with the DDNS server to notify you about domain name renewals. domain I already own this domainIf you had purchased a domain from a company other than TZO, and you wish to use it to access this storage device, you can enter it above and check this box. 3. Click Apply to reserve your domain name and proceed to the registration process where you can purchase your subscription. NOTE: If the domain name you selected is already in use, you will need to define a new one and click Apply again. You will be prompted to register with TZO. 4. Click Register with TZO to purchase your registration subscription. A new browser
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window will be opened and you will be redirected to the TZO site where you can purchase your subscriptions at special rates. 5. Once you have purchased your registration, return to the Remote Access page and click Apply to restart the Iomega StorCenter device software and enable remote access. When the device restarts your remote access settings are applied, your web address will be registered with TZO, and your router will be automatically configured. NOTE: If your router cannot be automatically configured, refer to Port Forwarding for information on manually configuring your router before clicking OK to return to the Remote Access Settings page and attempting to enable remote access again. In addition, the Iomega StorCenter Manager will attempt to automatically reconnect your connected folders using the new device name. If you had any connected folders prior to renaming the device, you may have to confirm that they were properly reconnected.
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Using Remote Access

Using Remote Access Port Forwarding Accessing Your Device Remotely
Accessing your device remotely

Once you have enabled remote access and created your web address, you can access files stored on your Iomega StorCenter device from any internet-capable computer in the world. When you access your Iomega StorCenter device remotely, you can access files from any folder to which you are granted access. However, accessing your Iomega StorCenter device from a remote location, will not provide all the same functionality provided by a computer in your local network. When accessing your files remotely, you cannot perform the following tasks: perform backup and restore operations
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connect folders to the remote computer connect to or print to a printer attached to the Iomega StorCenter device The following procedure describes how to access your Iomega StorCenter device remotely. 1. Open a web browser and type your Iomega StorCenter device's unique web address, which can be found on the Remote Access Settings page of the Settings tab. 2. At the login page, enter a valid username and password. 3. After successfully logging in, the Home tab displays. Access is determined by your user credentials.
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Browsing the StorCenter via the Shared Storage Tab

Shared Storage Overview
Shared Storage provides a comprehensive list of folders and other connected storage on the Iomega StorCenter device. The Shared Storage page allows you to create folders to organize and access content. When iSCSI is enabled, the Shared Storage page displays any iSCSI drives on your Iomega StorCenter device and allows you to add and manage iSCSI drives. Understanding Shared Storage icons The following table identifies the Shared Storage icons: Icon Description identifies a folder to which anyone with access to the network can read or write files.
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identifies a folder which has been secured to limit access to a specific set of users. identifies a folder which has been secured and the current administrator user does not have access to it. identifies a folder with a quota limit. identifies a folder with a quota limit that has exceeded 90 % of its maximum capacity. identifies a secured folder with a quota limit. identifies a secured folder with a quota limit that has exceeded 90% of its maximum capacity. identifies a secured folder, which the current administrator does not have rights to access, with a quota limit. identifies a secured folder, which the current administrator does not have rights to access, with a quota limit that has exceeded 90% of its maximum capacity. identifies an iSCSI drive to which anyone with access to the network can read or write files. identifies a secured iSCSI drive, which requires a CHAP authentication login. identifies a secured iSCSI drive, which requires a CHAP authentication login and the current administrator user does not have access. Accessing folder content Click each folder name to open the Folder Contents page. The Folder Contents page displays the contents of the folder and allows you to upload files to, and delete files from, the folder. To delete a file from the folder, select the checkbox next to it and click Delete Delete. To upload a file to the folder, click Upload and on the File Upload page, click Browse to Upload, navigate to the file. After navigating to the file, click Upload on the File Upload page. The new file displays in the table on the Folder Contents page. Search Click Search to search for content by file name or keyword (available only when content indexing is enabled). Shared Storage tasks Anyone with access to your local network can perform any of the following tasks:
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Click New to create a folder folder. Click Click Click Click to view the Shared Storage's properties. to modify the properties of a folder folder. to delete a folder folder. to connect or to disconnect a folder folder.
Picture slideshow Any pictures in a folder on the Iomega StorCenter device can be viewed as a slideshow. This is a feature available only when you access the Iomega StorCenter device remotely or through a browser without using the Iomega StorCenter Manager. To see the slideshow, click the folder name link to open the Folder Contents page. If the folder contains pictures, a link called Start slideshow displays automatically. Click the link to launch a slideshow browser. Your browser requires either the Adobe Flash plugin or the Cooliris plugin to view the slideshow.
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Connecting, Disconnecting, and Accessing a Folder
You can connect folders on your Iomega StorCenter device to your computer; you can also disconnect a folder. You must be running the Iomega StorCenter Manager to connect to shared storage devices. If you have connected to the device directly by entering its IP address in your browser, the connect to shared storage command is unavailable. Connecting a folder 1. From the Home tab, click Access Shared Storage or click the Shared Storage tab. Storage, 2. On the Shared Storage tab, click Disconnecting a folder next to the folder.
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1. From the Home tab, click Access Shared Storage or click the Shared Storage tab. Storage, 2. On the Shared Storage tab, click next to the folder.
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Add a Folder
1. From the Shared Storage tab, click Add (near the bottom of the page) or from the folders. Home tab click Add folders The Add folder page opens. 2. Type a name for the folder. All folders must have a name. Names cannot exceed 32 characters. 3. Choose whether to enable security for this folder. If you uncheck Enable Security Security, everyone on the network is granted read/write access to the folder without having to enter credentials; you cannot limit or configure individual user access to this folder. Anyone with access to the network can open, copy, modify, add, or delete files within the folder. If you check Enable Security the administrator can grant users either Read/Write or Security, None. Read access to the folder, or deny access completely by setting access to None 4. Check Connect the new folder to this computer to automatically connect this folder
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upon creation. If you uncheck this option, this folder can be connected later by accessing the Home tab's Connect Shared Storage link. 5. If you have: checked Enable Security click Next to set access rights for the folder. Security, Continue to set access rights in the next step. unchecked Enable Security Skip to the last step, where a confirmation page Security. displays. 6. You can set access rights to either Read/Write Read or None for each user. Select Read/Write, Read, the Allow unsecured read access checkbox to grant all users either Read/Write or Read access to the folder, though you cannot completely deny a user access to this folder with this setting. 7. Click Apply to create the folder. If the folder was created successfully, a confirmation page displays. Click OK to return to the folders page.
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Modifying a Folder
1. Log in as an administrator user. 2. Click from the Edit column of the Shared Storage table to modify the folder's
properties. The Modifying folders page opens. 3. To modify the name of the folder, type a name for your folder. All folders must have a name. Names cannot exceed 32 characters. 4. Choose whether to enable security for this folder.If you uncheck Enable Security Security, everyone on the network is granted read/write access to the folder without having to enter credentials; you cannot limit or configure individual user access to this folder. Anyone with access to the network can open, copy, modify, add, or delete files within the folder. If you check Enable Security, the administrator user can grant users either Security Read/Write or Read access to the folder, or deny access completely by setting access
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to None None. 5. If you have: checked Enable Security click Next to set access rights for the folder. Security, Continue to set access rights in the next step. unchecked Enable Security Skip to the last step, where a confirmation page Security. displays. 6. You can set access rights to either Read/Write Read or None for each user. Select Read/Write, Read, the Allow unsecured read access checkbox to grant all users either Read/Write or Read access to the folder, though you cannot completely deny a user access to this folder with this setting. 7. Click Apply to create the folder. 8. If the folder was updated successfully, a confirmation page displays showing the name of the folder you created along with its properties. Click OK to return to the folders page.
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Deleting a folder
1. From the Edit column of the Shared Storage table, click to delete the folder. The
Delete folder page opens, alerting you with the message: Deleting a folder will
permanently destroy all of its contents.

2. If you are sure that you want to delete the specified folder and all of its contents, select the checkbox and click Apply Once complete, the deleted folder will no Apply. longer be available. NOTE: If you do not wish to delete the folder, click Cancel to return to the Shared Storage list page.
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Torrent Downloads
Downloading Torrents Port Forwarding Managing Torrent Downloads Adding a Torrent Deleting a Torrent
Downloading Torrents
Torrent downloads allow you to download files using a peer-to-peer file sharing protocol. With Torrent Download, you can download files using the torrent protocol to your device and then those files can be downloaded by other torrent users. You can access the Torrent Download Settings page by navigating to the Settings tab and clicking Torrent Download Download. page. You can add torrent jobs by selecting the Manage torrent downloads on the Home page 1. To enable torrent downloads, check Enable torrent downloads downloads.
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2. Type a value for Max Download Speed Speed. This is the maximum download speed for files you are downloading to your device. This speed affects how fast you want files added to your device. 3. Type a value for Max Upload Speed Speed. This is the maximum upload speed for files being uploaded by other users from your device. The upload speed can affect device performance, as it sets the speed at which other users upload a file unprompted from your device. It is recommended that you choose a value that does not strain the performance of your device and impact other work on it. 4. Set a Port value used by torrent peers to upload files from your Iomega StorCenter device. The port value should be a number in the 6881-6999 range and your router must be configured to allow port forwarding on the same port. Refer to Port Forwarding for more information on how to do this. 5. Click Apply to save your changes.
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Torrent Downloads
Downloading Torrents Port Forwarding Managing Torrent Downloads Adding a Torrent Deleting a Torrent
Managing Torrent Downloads

Adding a Torrent 1. Access the current list of torrent jobs by selecting the Manage torrent downloads on the Home page page. NOTE: You can enable or disable the torrent download feature by navigating to the Settings tab and clicking Torrent Download Download. 2. On the Torrent Download page, click Add Add.
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3. On the Add Torrent Job page, choose a Download Mode: File Torrent FileDownload a torrent file from your local computer to your Iomega StorCenter device. Click Browse to select a file on your computer. URL URLDownload a torrent file from the internet to your Iomega StorCenter device. Enter the URL for the file. If additional security is required to download from the server, check Additional Credentials Required and enter your login and password. 4. Choose a destination folder on your Iomega StorCenter device to store your downloaded files. By default, the destination folder for your downloads is set as the media/download subfolder of the public folder. To change the destination folder for this torrent job, click folders to view a list of top-level folders. You can set the destination folder to any folder on the device. Click the rightmost folder to view any subfolders, or click a folder or subfolder to set it as the destination folder. Click Apply to add your torrent job.
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Deleting a Torrent On the Torrent Download page, select a checkbox next to a completed or partially completed torrent job and click Delete Delete. Deleting a completed torrent job 1. On the Delete Torrent Job page, check Check this box to delete the selected torrent jobs and then choose one of the following: only Delete torrent jobs onlySelect to delete the torrent job but keep the file. If the job is deleted, the file cannot be uploaded for other users to download. files Delete torrent jobs and downloaded files Select to remove the torrent job and the file. 2. Click Apply to save your setting: Deleting a partially completed torrent job Deleting a partially completed torrent job removes both the job and the file. You do not have the option to save one or the other. On the Delete Torrent Job page, check Check this box to delete the selected torrent job
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and then click Apply to save your setting.
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Managing Quotas
You can limit the amount of space allocated to one or more folders using quotas. Access the Quotas page by navigating to the Settings tab and clicking Quotas Quotas. Quotas are a great tool for limiting how much data is stored in a specific folder. If the used space of a folder exceeds 90% of its quota, a status message displays on the Home and Dashboard tabs. If you click the status message, the Quotas page opens, displaying the quota table so that you can adjust the quota limit or access the folder to delete content to create free space. Any folders that exceeds its quota limit is highlighted with a unique icon and text formatting. Setting quotas 1. Check the Enable quotas checkbox. The quota table displays, listing all existing folders, their current size, and a field to specify a quota value.
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2. Optionally, enter a value for Default Quota Quota. This value is automatically applied to all new folders created. In addition, you can apply it manually to any existing folders. To apply the default quota to any existing folders, click in the Quota column of the table.
3. To specify unique quota values for a folder, enter a value in the folder's Quota column. The minimum value for a quota is .1 GB, and it can be increased in .1 GB increments. You cannot specify a quota that exceeds the total disk space of the device. 4. Click Apply to save your changes. Disabling quotas To disable quotas, uncheck the Enable quotas checkbox, and click Apply All previously set Apply. quotas will be lost.
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Security Settings
Security Settings Enabling Security Disabling Security
Overview
By default, the Iomega StorCenter device does not burden you with the requirement of creating an administrator, with user name and password, that requires you to log in to your own device. In the default setup, any user on your local network can access and configure your Iomega StorCenter device and security is provided by your local area network. However, if you have data you wish to secure, want to create unique users or groups, would like to create secure folders, plan to use Active Directory, or require additional security, you can optionally enable security. Access the Security Settings page by navigating to the Settings tab and clicking Security Settings. Settings
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Enabling Security
When you enable security, you will be asked to create an administrator user. With security enabled, only administrator users can view or change settings on the Iomega StorCenter device, including creating or deleting users and folders. When security is enabled, data contained within public folders can still be accessed by anyone within your local network. To secure any sensitive data, create a secure folder and move your sensitive data into that folder for safe keeping. 1. Access the Security Settings page by navigating to the Settings tab and clicking Settings. Security Settings 2. Select the Enable security checkbox. When Enable security is selected, the create an administrator user fields display. NOTE: When security is enabled, browser communications with the device are encrypted. Therefore, each computer that attempts to access the StorCenter device may encounter a security warning, which can be safely ignored. In addition, you may be asked to accept a signed certificate for the StorCenter device, which you should accept. If you change the device name at a later date, these warnings may appear again. 3. Enter the following information to create an administrator user: Username Usernameenter the username for an administrator user to be created. This will be the first administrator user created and the only user that can initially log into this Iomega StorCenter device. A username can be a maximum of 32 characters and spaces are not allowed. Password Passwordcreate a password for this administrator user. For stronger security, it is recommended that the password be between 8 and 12 characters; spaces are not allowed. Password Confirm Passwordconfirm the password. If the text in this field does not match the text in the Password field, an error will be returned. Password Remember Username and Passwordcheck if you wish to have this username and password remembered on this computer in the future. When checked, you will not have to enter the login information when accessing the device from this computer. NOTE: Iomega StorCenter administrators do not have access to all folders by default. Access rights to folders must be granted explicitly to administrators, as with other users.
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4. Click Apply to save your settings.
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Disabling Security
Disabling security will cause all defined users and groups to be deleted. NOTE: You cannot disable security when remote access is enabled or an Active Directory Domain is in use as these features require security. you must disable these features before you can disable security. For more information on disabling remote access, refer to Remote Access. For more information on disabling an Active Directory Domain by using WORKGROUP mode, refer to Network Settings. 1. Access the Security Settings page by navigating to the Settings tab and clicking Settings. Security Settings 2. Deselect the Enable security checkbox. 3. Click Apply to save your settings.
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Port Forwarding
Most home routers or gateways use a NAT firewall to protect your home network from the Internet. NAT or Network Address Translation works by hiding your computer's IP address from internet devices and replacing it with the gateway IP address. It will then forward internet traffic to the proper computer. To further protect your home network, the NAT firewall disallows unrequested traffic from the internet. Some applications, such as Torrents and Remote Access, require unrequested inbound connections. To use these features with your StorCenter device, you will need to configure your router to allow inbound connections for these applications. This is known as Port Forwarding.
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Configuring Port Forwarding

The Iomega StorCenter will attempt to automatically configure your router to port forward for remote access, once that feature is enabled. If the StorCenter is unsuccessful or if you need to use other features such as torrent download or FTP, you will need to manually configure your router. NOTE: Before port forwarding, you will want to change your StorCenter to a static IP address. The port forwarding steps will vary depending on your router. You will need to consult the user's manual that came with your router for more information. In most cases you should look for a section on port forwarding OR application access. Although, Iomega cannot provide you with exact steps for your router, we can provide some information on settings fields commonly found on Port Forwarding screens. (Not all fields are found on all devices. Fields may appear in a different order on your router.) Linksys Users: In addition to Port forwarding you will need to deselect Block Anonymous Internet Requests on the Firewall settings page.
Port Forwarding Settings

Description Remote Access Torrent FTP Protocol TCP TCP TCP External Port* 443 6881-6999 20-21 Internal Port 443 6881-6999 20-21 IP Address StorCenter IP StorCenter IP StorCenter IP
For step by step instructions on some router models, see Port ForwardingRouter Specific Instructions. * Generally the External and Internal port settings will match; however, since a port can only be forwarded to one device you may need to change the external port to avoid a forwarding conflict. For example, if your router has external (web) configuration enabled it may already be using port 443. You may need to set the external port to 8080, etc. You can find your StorCenter device's IP address on the Settings Network Services Network Settings screen. These must match the port range you set in the Torrent Downloads screen under the Settings tab. Some Internet Service Providers block ports 6881-6999.
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Configuring Port Forwarding on Double NAT Networks

If you have more than one router, make sure that the primary router (usually the one connected to or acting as the DSL/Cable modem) is the only one with DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) and NAT (Network Address Translation) enabled. The second or cascaded router should be changed to bridging mode. Make sure the second router connects to the primary router using a standard port rather than the port labeled uplink or Internet. This will basically turn your secondary router into a switch; however, you can still enable its Wireless Access Point (if equipped). See the documentation that came with your router for configuration information and settings. If for some reason the network configuration cannot be changed and your setup requires the double NAT, you must perform the port forwarding steps twice. On the primary router, port forward to the cascaded router's external IP address. On the Cascaded router, port forward to the StorCenter's IP address. Use the table above for port settings.
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Troubleshooting
If you encounter a problem while connecting or using your StorCenter device, check the topics listed below for possible solutions. Click on any of the following topics to expand or close the troubleshooting information. Drive does not power on Make sure you are using the power cable that came with your drive. Ensure that it is correctly connected. 1. Verify that the power cable is connected to the drive. 2. Verify that the power cable is plugged into a working power outlet. Make sure the status light is on. If it is not, press and release the power button. When the status light is blue, the drive is ready to use. For more information, see Initial Setup.
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Drive is not recognized on your system Make sure the drive is powered on. See Connecting the StorCenter device. Check all connections (power and network). Make sure you are using a functional Ethernet cable. We suggest using the Ethernet cable that shipped with your drive. Verify that the link LED on the back of the drive is on. Make sure the Ethernet cable is connected to a 10/100/1000Base-T switch, hub, or router or directly to your computer. For best results, connect the StorCenter device to the same router as your computer. Make sure your network only has one device acting as a DHCP server. If your network has multiple routers, you may have multiple devices running DHCP. See the documentation that came with your DHCP device to reconfigure your network.
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Performance seems slow In some cases the Write Caching feature may slow the performance of the StorCenter device. To disable, set Disk Write Caching to Always disabled (Disks Manage DisksManage Disks DisksWrite Caching). Disks Write Caching Some models of the StorCenter device will verify its drives once a month. Although the status light does not show disk activity during this process, the drive performance will be low. You cannot schedule, quit, or delay the verification. To find out if your StorCenter drive is performing a disk verification, see the Dashboard in the StorCenter Storage Manager software. The drive status will display as Verifying... followed by the percentage complete.
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How do I find the drive's IP address? Run the StorCenter Manager software. Once you have logged into the StorCenter device, you can find your IP address under Settings Network Services Network Settings SettingsNetwork ServicesNetwork Settings.
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How do I find the drive if StorCenter Manager does not work? Make sure the drive is powered on. See Connecting the StorCenter device. Check all connections (power and network). Make sure you are using a functional Ethernet cable. We suggest using the Ethernet cable that shipped with your drive. Verify that the link LED on the back of the drive is on. Make sure the Ethernet cable is connected to a 10/100/1000Base-T switch, hub, or router or directly to your computer. For best results, connect the StorCenter ix2 to the same router. Make sure your network only has one device acting as a DHCP server. If your network has multiple routers, you may have multiple devices running DHCP. See the documentation that came with your DHCP device to reconfigure your network.
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If the problem persists, you can try alternate methods of discovering the StorCenter. See the OS-specific steps below: PC Users: Windows XP/2000: 1. Double click My Network Places 2. Double click Entire Network 3. Double click Microsoft Windows Network 4. Double click Workgroup Your Iomega StorCenter Network Hard Drive should have the name StorCenter by default. Windows 98/ME: 1. Double click Network Neighborhood 2. Double click Entire Network 3. Double click Workgroup Your Iomega StorCenter Network Hard Drive should have the name StorCenter by default. Mac Users: OS X, version 10.2.7 or higher: 1. From the Finder menubar, select Go NetworkWorkgroup GoNetwork Workgroup Network Workgroup. Your Iomega StorCenter Network Hard Drive should have the name StorCenter by default.
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Some Computers on the Network Cannot Connect to the StorCenter If some of the computers on your network cannot connect to the StorCenter device, your network may be configured with multiple routers (DHCP & NAT) or with multiple DHCP servers (some network devices also act as a DHCP device). If you have more than one router, make sure that the primary router (usually the one connected to or acting as the DSL/Cable modem) is the only one with DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) and NAT (Network Address Translation) enabled. The second or cascaded router should be changed to bridging mode. Make
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sure the second router connects to the primary router using a standard port rather than the port labeled uplink or Internet This will basically turn your secondary Internet. router into a switch; however, you can still enable its Wireless Access Point (if equipped). See the documentation that came with your router for configuration information and settings. Check all other network devices (Network Storage, etc) to make sure any DHCP server functions are disabled.
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How do I change the name of my StorCenter Network Hard Drive? Always use StorCenter Manager to change the drive's name. Changing the name on your host computer does not change the name on the network. You can change the device name using the StorCenter Manager software. When you have logged into the device, click on device under the Settings tab. This will open the initial configuration wizard.
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I changed the Network Name of the drive in Device Settings and I can no longer access it on my network Your computer needs to update its list of devices on the network. There are several possible solutions: Wait 5 - 15 minutes until your computer automatically updates its list. Restart your computer. The restart should force your computer to update its list. On large corporate networks this may not always work. You may still be able to access the drive using the IP Address (e.g.: \\192.168.3.7 ) until your computer automatically updates its list. See How do I find the device's IP address?
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I cannot connect to my StorCenter when running firewall software Consult your computers firewall software documentation regarding opening appropriate ports for file / folder sharing.
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The following ports are associated with file sharing and server message block (SMB) communications: UDP and TCP ports 135 to 139, and port 445.
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I get a "Page cannot be Displayed" or a "Bad Gateway" error when I attempt to access StorCenter Manager This error is caused by the proxy settings currently enabled for your web browser. To resolve this issue, please follow the steps for your browser: Internet Explorer: 1. Open Internet Explorer. 2. From the Tools menu, select Internet Options Options. 3. Select the Connections Tab. 4. Select the LAN Settings button. If you have a proxy server enabled, either: Select Bypass proxy server for local addresses addresses. Or Un-check the Use a proxy server for your LAN checkbox. Mozilla: 1. Open Mozilla. 2. From the Edit menu, select Preferences Preferences. 3. From the Advanced category, select Proxies Proxies. If you have a manual proxy server configured, either: Add the IP address you find in StorCenter Manager to the No Proxy for list. See How do I find the device's IP address? Or Select Direct connection to the internet internet.
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Safari: 1. Open Safari. 2. From the Safari menu, select Preferences Advanced Proxies PreferencesAdvanced Proxies. AdvancedProxies 3. Select Change Settings. Settings 4. Un-check the Web Proxy (HTTP) check-box. 5. Select Apply Now Now. For all other browsers, please consult the documentation for your browser in order to determine how to bypass your proxy server for all local addresses.
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When working in StorCenter Manager, I occasionally get a "Page cannot be displayed" error, or the page does not show updated information This is an issue with Internet Explorer's default caching of web pages. To resolve this issue, set Internet Explorer to always update the page: 1. Open Internet Explorer. 2. Select Tools Internet Options ToolsInternet Options. 3. Under Temporary Internet Files select the Settings button. Files, 4. Set the default action for "Check for newer versions of stored pages:" to "Every visit Every page". to the page 5. Select OK then OK again. OK,
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Why are shares disconnected when I modify users or groups? Modifying users and groups will cause the StorCenter's Samba (SMB file sharing) service to restart. When this service restarts, all current connections will be interrupted. Your computer should automatically reconnect to the share once the service has been restarted. If your connection is not restored, use the StorCenter Manager software to reconnect to the StorCenter. CAUTION! Do not create new users and groups while the StorCenter is performing a data
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transfer. When the connection is severed, the data transfer will be interrupted and data may be lost.
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Why are shares disconnected when I add or remove a printer? Connecting and disconnecting a printer causes the StorCenter's Samba (SMB file sharing) service to restart. When this service restarts, all current connections will be interrupted. Your computer should automatically reconnect to the share once the service has been restarted. If your connection is not restored, use the StorCenter Manager software to reconnect to the StorCenter. CAUTION! Do not connect or disconnect printers while the StorCenter is performing a data transfer. When the connection is severed, the data transfer will be interrupted and data may be lost.
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USB printer not recognized The StorCenter should automatically set up a print server when a USB printer is connected. The StorCenter will create a queue for two printers. 1. Make sure the USB printer is plugged into an electrical outlet or UPS and that the power is ON. 2. Make sure the USB printer is connected to a USB port on the StorCenter. 3. The StorCenter will recognize 2 USB printers. 4. Follow the instructions for Sharing a USB Printer.
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USB storage device not recognized The StorCenter should automatically share up to 2 USB storage devices. You will need to configure the StorCenter to Share a USB Storage Device. 1. If the USB device requires power, make sure it is plugged into an electrical outlet or UPS and that the power is ON.
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2. Make sure the USB storage device is connected to a USB port on the StorCenter. 3. The StorCenter will recognize 2 USB storage devices. 4. Make sure the USB Storage Device has a FAT, FAT32, or NTFS (Windows) format.
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How to Get Help

Iomega is committed to providing excellent customer support. To meet this goal, Iomega offers a variety of support options designed to meet the needs of a wide range of users. For complete information on the support options available for your Iomega product, check our website at www.iomega.com. Please select your region carefully. Here's just some of what is available on Iomega's award-winning web support site 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) Online help pages with troubleshooting or basic "how to" information Up-to-date Iomega software and drivers Advanced online support options, such as 1-on-1 live chat and email Electronic copies of Iomega product manuals Information on telephone support options Information on advanced technical service options, such as data recovery Warranty information and product return instructions Support options available may vary depending on your region and language of choice. NOTE: Iomega's specific customer support policies (including fees for services) and procedures change as technology and market conditions dictate. To obtain information about Iomega's current policies, please visit our website or write to: Iomega Customer Service, 4059 South 1900 West, Roy, UT 84067, USA.
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Limited Warranty
(Drives and Media) Coverage Excluded Products and Problems Remedies Obtaining Warranty Service Limitations
Coverage Iomega warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period specified below. This warranty is non-transferable and applies only to you, the first end-user purchaser, and only when the product is used for commercial purposes. The warranty begins on the date you purchase the product and lasts for the following period:
STORCENTER PRODUCT
ix4-100 ix4-200r
AMERICAS OR THE ASIAASIA-PACIFIC REGION

2 Years 3 Years
EUROPE, THE MIDDLE EAST, OR AFRICA

2 Years* 2 Years 3 Years
RECONDITIONED
90 Days 90 Days 90 Days
ix2, ix4-200d 1 Year*
* Customers who register their new products at www.iomegareg.com within 90 days of purchase will receive a warranty extension so that their total warranty shall be a period of three (3) years in all regions. NOTE: Reconditioned products are not eligible for a warranty extension.
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Excluded Products and Problems This warranty does not apply to: (a) Iomega software products; (b) expendable components such as fuses or bulbs; or (c) third party products, hardware or software, supplied with the warranted product. Iomega makes no warranty of any kind on such products which, if included, are provided AS IS. This warranty does not cover damage caused by accident, misuse, abuse, failure to follow
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instructions given in the product documentation, use of non-Iomega supplied or approved replaceable components, exposure of media to excessive magnetic fields, external environmental causes, or damage arising from any cause or causes for which Iomega is not responsible such as exposure to abnormal temperatures, shock, power surges, power outages, improper power supply, or damage caused while the product is being shipped from you to Iomega. Your Iomega product may contain certain replaceable components such as hard drives or power supplies. Refer to your product documentation or contact Iomega to determine whether specific components are replaceable. Any alteration, change, modification, or repair (other than replacement of a replaceable component) made to the product by a party other than Iomega or Iomega's authorized service provider will void this warranty. Remedies Your sole and exclusive remedy for a covered defect is repair or replacement of the defective product, at Iomegas sole option and expense (shipping may be charged), and Iomega may use new or refurbished parts or products to do so. The replaced part/product will be warranted for the remainder of the original warranty or three (3) months from the date of shipment of such parts/products, whichever is longer. If Iomega is unable to repair or replace a defective product, your alternate exclusive remedy shall be a refund of the original purchase price. The above is Iomegas entire obligation to you under this warranty. IN NO EVENT SHALL IOMEGA BE LIABLE FOR INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES OR LOSSES, INCLUDING LOSS OF DATA, USE, OR PROFITS EVEN IF IOMEGA HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. In no event shall Iomegas liability exceed the original purchase price of the drive or the media disk. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
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Obtaining Warranty Service You must notify Iomega within the warranty period to receive warranty service. Just as technology and market conditions vary, Iomegas specific customer support policies (including fees for services) and procedures change over time. To obtain information about Iomegas current policies or warranty service, please visit our website at www.iomega.com/supportpolicy.html or write to: Iomega Customer Service, 4059 South 1900 West, Roy, UT 84067. Contact Information for Iomega Customer Service can be obtained on our Support website at: U.S., Canada, and Latin Americawww.iomega.com/support
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Europe, the Middle East, and Africawww.iomega.com/europe/support Asia-Pacific Regionwww.iomega.com/ap/support If your product is eligible for warranty service, you will be required to return it to Iomega, along with proper identification, a return authorization number obtained from the Iomega website or provided by the Iomega representative, and proof of purchase. Iomega will not protect, recover, or return data during warranty service so you should duplicate your data before shipment. Limitations THE ABOVE WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. To the extent permitted by applicable law, IOMEGA SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Any implied warranty required by applicable law shall be limited in duration to the express warranty term. Some jurisdictions do not allow disclaimers of implied warranties or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. Any suit for breach of any warranty on your Product must be filed within one (1) year of the first date the suit could have been brought.
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Regulatory Information
FCC (United States)
The computer equipment described in this manual generates and uses radio frequency (RF) energy. If the equipment is not installed and operated in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, interference to radio and television reception might result.
This equipment complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Part 15, Class B, of the FCC Rules, is designed to provide reasonable protection against radio and television interference in a residential installation. Although the equipment has been tested and found to comply with the allowed RF emission limits, as specified in the above cited Rules, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. Interference can be determined by turning the equipment off and on while monitoring radio or television reception. The user may be able to eliminate any interference by implementing one or more of the following measures: Reorient the affected device and/or its receiving antenna. Increase the distance between the affected device and the computer equipment. Plug the computer and its peripherals into a different branch circuit from that used by the affected device. If necessary, consult an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions. NOTE: Changes or modifications to the electronics or enclosure of this product must be expressly approved by Iomega; otherwise, the user's authority to operate this product might be voided by the FCC.
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California Residents
This product contains a CR coin cell lithium battery which contains perchlorate material special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
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Canadian Verification
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian InterferenceCausing Equipment Regulations (ICES-003, Class B).
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CE (European Community)
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Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)
In accordance with European Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), the presence of the above symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this item must not be disposed of in the normal unsorted municipal waste stream. Instead, it is the users responsibility to dispose of this product by returning it to a collection point designated for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment waste. Separate collection of this waste helps to optimize the recovery and recycling of any reclaimable materials and also reduces the impact on human health and the environment. For more information concerning the correct disposal of this product, please contact your local authority or the retailer where this product was purchased.
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China RoHS
PBB (Cd) Cr(VI) PBB
(PCBA) (HDD) (PSU) (Mechanical Parts and Fan) (Cable) (Screw) (Packaging & Label)
(Pb)
(Hg)
PBDE PBDE
SJ/T 11363-2006 . (Indicates that the content of the toxic and hazardous substance in all the homogeneous materials of the part is below the concentration limit requirement as described in SJ/T 11363-2006.) SJ/T 11363-2006 . (Indicates that the content of the toxic and hazardous substance in at least one homogeneous material of the part exceeds the concentration limit requirement as described in SJ/T 11363-2006.)
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Using This Manual

Expanding Submenu Topics
In the left hand menu, click a plus sign to reveal the submenu topic links. If there is no plus sign next to the title, there are no submenu links. Click the minus sign to hide the submenu.
Expanding Page Topics

Some pages show a list of topics in blue text. Click a topic to show the information. Click the topic again to collapse the topic.
Using the Search Feature
Type a word or subject in the search box at the top of the page three or more letters for the search function to work.
then click the magnifying glass icon to quickly locate specific information. You must type
If you type two words in the search box, such as "Windows format", the search will locate topics that contain either "Windows" or "format". Advanced Search To search for a specific phrase or group of words, enter a "+" (plus) sign followed by the word or phrase you want to locate. When using the plus sign, do not leave any space between it and the query string. The search will then bring up topics that have all the words in the search query. Example: "+Windows format" will search for topics that contain both "format" and "Windows".
Printing
Click the Print icon at the bottom of the menu to print the current page. (Internet Explorer for Windows and Apple Safari only) at the
Click the Print Manual icon
bottom of the menu to print the entire manual.
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Mac Users: Click the Print or Print Manual button to open the page in a new window (without the banner and navigation bar), then select Print from your browser menu.
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StorCenter ix2 Network Storage

About the Iomega StorCenter ix2 Network Storage

Key Features Status Indicators Default Settings Open Source Software

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Activity Solid Flashing Solid Steady Pulse Flashing Alternating

Open Source Software

Connecting the StorCenter device

Check Package Contents

Iomega StorCenter ix2 Network Storage (Models may vary)

Inline Power Supply

Connecting the StorCenter device

Connecting the StorCenter device

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Iomega, although some may still be available through a variety of sources.

2010 Iomega Corporation

Using the StorCenter

Connecting to Shared Folders

Finding the IP Address in Mac OS X

Using the StorCenter

Configuring the StorCenter device

Using the StorCenter

Configuring Network Services

AFP (Apple File Sharing)

Using the StorCenter

Configuring Network Services

Using the StorCenter

Configuring Network Services

Using the StorCenter

Configuring Network Services

Using the StorCenter

Configuring Network Services

NFS (UNIX/Linux File Sharing)

Using the StorCenter

Configuring Network Services

SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol)

Using the StorCenter

Configuring Network Services

SMB/CIFS (Windows File Sharing)

Using the StorCenter

Configuring Network Services

AFP (Apple File Sharing)

Using the StorCenter

Changing the Default Language

Using the StorCenter

Changing the Device Name

Using the StorCenter

Changing the Date and Time

Using the StorCenter

Participating in Windows Networks

Using the StorCenter

Using the StorCenter

Protecting Your Data

During Normal Operation

Using the StorCenter

the main page of the Users tab.

Using the StorCenter

Using the StorCenter

Managing Shared Folders

Modifying a Shared Folder

Deleting a Shared Folder

Deleting a Shared Folder will permanently destroy all of its contents.

Using the StorCenter